Maason Smith
Maason Smith  DT  LSU | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Maason Smith
Height
6-5
Weight
300
College
LSU
Position
DT/EDGE
Class
Sophomore
Home town
Houma, LA
88.2/100
Player Rating
4
PositionRank (DL)
4.8
FortyYD Time
Sacks
Fumbles Forced
Tackles
7
Sol tackles
3

Maason Smith DT/EDGE LSU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Maason Smith DT/EDGE LSU
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Last Updated: 06/26/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.80 seconds (96%*)
Age: 20.11 DOB: 10/13/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-5 (91%*) Weight: 300 (35%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (96%*) Shuttle: 4.70 (HS) (24%*)
Vertical: 29 (HS) (32%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Last Updated: 06/26/2023
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.80 seconds (96%*)
Age: 20.11 DOB: 10/13/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-5 (91%*) Weight: 300 (35%*)
Forty: 4.80 (O) (96%*) Shuttle: 4.70 (HS) (24%*)
Vertical: 29 (HS) (32%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
Overall Rating: 88.2 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
87%
Pass Rush:
83%
Run Defense:
57%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Mid
Overall Rank: #20 Position rank: #4
College Games: 14 College Snaps: 555
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 86/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 5  Stars 247 Sports 98 Stars 247 RATING: 98/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Maason Smith from Terrebonne High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith joined LSU after being heavily recruited.

In 2021 as a freshman Smith saw action in 9 games and played a total of 354 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 12 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 12 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 16 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 4 sacks on the season.

As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2022 Smith played in one game and took part in 8 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • His closing burst is outstanding, and Smith routinely finishes plays. He has some range and toughness as a run defender, showing the ability to set the edge, though he could work on his straight-line speed and tackling range.
  • Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #12. He wrote "The former five-star recruit is one of the most gifted players in college football. In the offseason, Smith hit 19.5 mph on the GPS and can touch 11 feet in his standing vertical jump."
  • Possesses the length and power to ward off offensive tackles, though he needs to better utilize his length.
  • While his frame is relatively tall, he generally plays with adequate pad level and natural power to push the pocket with the bull rush. However, maintaining a lower pad level consistently could enhance his performance.
  • Agile run-stopper at end, extends to grab backs from the backside and possesses foot quickness and hustle to chase plays downfield or to the sideline.
  • A high-motor player who thrives on physicality, he’s generally able to fight and win in the phone booth, though there are instances where he could hold up better at the point of attack.
  • His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Despite showing some range as a run defender, Smith could improve his range as a tackler and his straight-line speed to be more effective in pursuit.
  • He occasionally plays high and with poor balance and power, leading to losing ground at the point of attack. A more consistent low pad level and better balance would enhance his game.
  • Though he's never out of a play, he can sometimes get out of control and work himself away from the action.

How other scouting services rate Maason Smith (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
22.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
4.0